Appliance library
Typical energy use for common UK household appliances.
| Appliance | Power | Typical run |
|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 3.0kW | 3 min |
| Electric shower | 9.5kW | 8 min |
| Tumble dryer | 2.5kW | 90 min |
| Electric oven | 2.0kW | 45 min |
| Immersion heater | 3.0kW | 60 min |
| Washing machine | 1.0kW | 60 min |
| Dishwasher | 1.5kW | 65 min |
| Microwave | 1.0kW | 5 min |
| EV charger (7kW) | 7.4kW | varies |
| Fan heater | 2.0kW | 60 min |
| Toaster | 1.0kW | 4 min |
| Fridge freezer | 150W | always on |
| TV (55" LED) | 100W | per hour |
| Gaming console | 150W | per hour |
| Laptop | 50W | per hour |
| Desktop PC | 200W | per hour |
| Iron | 2.5kW | 30 min |
| Hair dryer | 1.8kW | 10 min |
| Electric blanket | 100W | 8 hrs |
| Vacuum cleaner | 900W | 30 min |